Elegant Maison De Maitre and Successful B & B

Property Description

South facing, the house which was built in 1802, has views across to the magnificent Pyrenees. It sits in walled grounds extending to 4198 m2, 1700 m2 of which to the rear is constructible. Its lovely old barn provides a further 290 m2

The property has double glazing and was extensively renovated in 2015, including a new roof, completely re-rendered and re-wired. It also benefits from a Town Gas central heating and is on the main drainage system. Broadband and internet cabling provides excellent internet access throughout the house.

The large house extends to 320 m2 . On the ground floor you will find an entrance hall, three reception rooms, a large kitchen with good size utility room and a shower room. A wide staircase takes you up to the second floor with four bedrooms each with its own en-suite bathroom, plus a useful ironing/store room.

There is a further 80 m2 of convertible attic space to provide additional accommodation if desired.

The house is currently being run as a successful B & B offering three en-suite rooms and with turnover increasing year on year. Should you wish to continue with this, everything you need from client list, to beds and bedding, crockery and cutlery is available by separate negotiation.

There is also plenty of scope to increase the business potential by increasing the accommodation.

Ground Floor:

Entrance hall (32 m2) with original marble floor

Sitting room (34 m2)has dual aspect windows and a feature marble fireplace

Dining room (30.6 m2) dual aspect and original marble fireplace

Snug (26.7 m2) with enormous original fireplace

Kitchen (23.8 m2) with a range cooker and plenty of storage, including an island with cupboards on both sides and display units

Utility Room (10 m2) With back door useful home for white goods such as fridges, freezer, washing machine, drier etc.

Shower Room/Cloak Room (7.5 m2) with loo, wash basin and shower.
First Floor:

Landing (13.5 m2)

Bedroom 1 (39.5 m2) including 5.8 m2 en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, wash basin and toilet. Marble fireplace and views of the Pyrenees

Bedroom 2 (36.4 m2) including 4.3 m2 en-suite bathroom with bath, wash basin and toilet. Marble fireplace and looks out across walled garden

Bedroom 3 (26.5 m2) plus 6.6 m2 en-suite bathroom with bath, separate walk-in shower, wash basin and toilet

Bedroom 4 (24.8 m2) plus 9.8 m2 en-suite bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, wash basin and toilet. Dual aspect windows with views of the mountains and garden

Ironing/Store Room (5.13 m2)

Second Floor:

Attic (80 m2) providing plenty of space for further accommodation if required

Grounds:

Swimming Pool (10 x 5 m) with Roman steps. With automatic system and safety compliant winter cover

Pool House (23 m2) Overlooking the pool it is the perfect spot to enjoy a G & T or a chilled glass of the local Jurançon wine.

Barn (290+ m2) Built in 1865 and so typical of the region. Plenty of garage/storage plus the possibility of converting some or all to provide extra accommodation

Easily accessible by air with three local airports approximately an hour away. Biarritz and Tarbes/Lourdes connecting to many European destinations. While Pau has several flights each day from Paris, both Charles de Gaule and Orly.

* Habitable space: 320 m2

* Reception rooms: 3

* Bedrooms: 4

* Bathrooms: 5

* Attic: 80 m2

* Double Glazing

* Central heating (gas)

* Mains water

* Mains drainage

* Town Gas

* ADSL

* South facing

* Grounds: 4198 m2 fully enclosed

* Swimming pool 10x5m

* Pool house

* Outbuilding: 290 m2

* Well

* Village location

* Bus route

The area is a delight all year round with the constant back drop of the magnificent Pyrenees.  Saint Goin is a small village of around 200 inhabitants who have made us very welcome.  Community spirit is strong and in addition to the annual Fête du Village, there many other functions bringing opportunities to catch up with old friends and make new ones.

There is a village shop which also serves as a useful Relais de Poste, together with a bar.  The village is home to the valley’s Rugby Club and everyone is welcome at the bar on a Friday night as well as on match days.

There is also a useful bus service which runs through the village between Oloron Sainte-Marie and Mauleon.

An excellent and very popular small hotel restaurant is just a short walk away in the neighbouring village.

Out of the gate and turn left to Navarrenx, a delightful well-preserved bastide sitting above the Gave d’Oloron which also holds Plus Beaux Village status.  It is home to many small shops, including two very good butchers.  There are many fetes and festivals to enjoy throughout the year, including the annual Fête du Saumon each August to celebrate fish caught in the crystal clear rivers locally. 

In the opposite direction is Oloron Sainte-Marie a bigger town whose floral displays each summer are simply gorgeous, plus the Christmas lights are a must see sight in winter.  It has all the amenities you could require, from a range of supermarkets including a huge Leclerc to a very good hospital!

Further afield is the cosmopolitan city of Pau which is either a 45 minute trip in the car or a short train trip from Oloron Sainte-Marie.

The Atlantic coast with its elegant resorts and beautiful beaches are only just over an hour away as is the nearest ski resort. 

With the Spanish border so close, there is of course the opportunity to visit another country for lunch.  Up over the mountains to somewhere like Jaca with its huge choice of restaurants.  Or alternatively to the coast and the little water taxis that cross the estuary from Hendaye in France to Hondarribia in Spain for tapas.